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CE56 XAF

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,583 mi
Last recorded148,583 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 XAF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 148,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall-cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside front, nearside front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front marker lamp not working

Pass 29 Jul 2025 146,395 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 144,039 miles

Hand brake reserve travel just met requirements

Fail 14 Aug 2024 144,039 miles

Hand brake reserve travel just met requirements

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 141,352 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and osr springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes starting to split/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm on inner band (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A. middle of view. chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 138,205 miles

Coil spring corroded both front springs and the osr spring starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 134,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes starting to split/seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm suspenion arm bushes starting to split/seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 134,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes starting to split/seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm suspenion arm bushes starting to split/seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split to excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 132,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 129,263 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 129,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 124,156 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 124,102 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split with cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges going bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper sidelight innop

Pass 11 Oct 2017 120,293 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 112,064 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 105,499 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 100,024 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 92,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 92,546 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 83,787 miles

offside headlamp washer is not working

Pass 21 Sep 2011 72,342 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,223 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 51,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,678 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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CE56 XAF is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 104,440 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE56 XAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE56 XAF registered?

CE56 XAF is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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